Account Manager / Senior Account Manager – Travel PR [LDN]
Location: London
Reports into: PR ACCOUNT MANAGER
Salary: from £37k – £42k (doe)
We’re looking for a bright, ambitious Account Manager or Senior Account Manager to join our team and grow with us.
As an Account Manager / Senior Account Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading and executing PR strategies that elevate our clients’ brands in the travel, food and drink industry. You will be responsible for managing client relationships, developing creative campaigns, and overseeing the day-to-day running of your accounts.
To apply, send your CV and a cover note to Charlotte Anderson, Head of PR (UK).
Hue & Cry is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.
What you'll do:
- Secure standout coverage: Lead media outreach across national, lifestyle, digital, and trade titles, building strong relationships with key journalists and influencers.
- Craft compelling stories: Write sharp, engaging press releases, pitches, and content that drive media interest and align with client strategy.
- Lead media activations: Plan and manage press trips and events from concept to delivery, ensuring smooth execution and top-tier coverage.
- Drive strategy: Spot media opportunities, react to trends, and support the development of creative campaign plans.
- Manage the press office: Handle media enquiries, track and evaluate coverage, keep media lists updated, and oversee reporting.
- Mentor and collaborate: Support and manage junior team members, contribute to internal brainstorms, and work closely with senior members of the team to keep campaigns moving forward.
What you need to have:
- Proven experience: 3–5+ years in a PR agency role (AM or SAM level), ideally with experience in travel, food, drink, or lifestyle sectors.
- Strong media know-how: A solid understanding of the UK media landscape and a proven ability to deliver high-impact coverage.
- Excellent media and influencer contacts: Established journalist and influencer relationships across travel, food and drink (general lifestyle and consumer news a bonus!)
- Exceptional writing & storytelling skills: Able to write with clarity, creativity, and precision, adapting tone and messaging for different audiences and channels.
- Commercial acumen: Able to keep track of campaign and project budgets and experience supporting new business proposals and pitches.
- Proactive attitude: A self-starter who brings energy, initiative, and a solution-focused mindset to their work.
- Highly organised: Able to manage multiple workstreams across client accounts with strong attention to detail and time management.
What we offer in return
Competitive salary
We’ll equip you with the tech you need to succeed and a competitive salary. After your probation, you will also enjoy Vitality membership and EAP, and we are enrolled with the Cycle to Work scheme.
Hybrid working
Our office is based in Holborn, and we operate a 2 day a week WFH policy. We believe in face-time with our clients, so travel is often an exciting part of the job, and we have offices in NYC & LDN.
Generous holiday
Statutory holidays are great, but we also close the office over the New Year period, give you your birthday as an extra holiday day, and increase your extra holidays based on length of service.
Team culture
Did you know we have a bar in our office? Monthly Thirsty Thursdays happen during our company meetings, and we have dedicated DEI, B Corp, and social committees.